TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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J.D. Power Study: More car buyers are considering electric vehicles

- May 27, 2022
J.D. Power released the results of its 2022 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration Study this week, revealing that more consumers are considering buying electric vehicles while hesitations persist. The study showed that the...
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EV battery

Samsung SDI and Stellantis to build EV battery plant in Indiana

- May 26, 2022
South Korea-based Samsung SDI and Stellantis N.V. announced this week they would be entering into a joint venture to build a lithium-ion battery production plant in Kokomo, Indiana. The companies are planning...
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EV

CEO Carlos Tavares foresees EV materials shortage in coming years, disrupting adoption

- May 26, 2022
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is warning the auto industry and regulators of serious hurdles they could face in the coming years as they race to achieve widespread EV adoption milestones....
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TraXtion

Is your service department prepared for electric cars? – David Boyle | CEO of TraXtion

- May 24, 2022
Is your dealership equipped to handle the sale and service of electric cars? As consumers consider EVs more seriously, experts say now is the time to get your house in...
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brand watch

Q1 KBB Brand Watch Report results with Senior Research Manager Vanessa Ton

- May 23, 2022
Recently, Cox Automotive published the Q1 Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report, covering the non-luxury, luxury, and electrified segments. Joining anchor Jim Fitzpatrick on today's edition of Inside Automotive is...
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electric car

Biden’s $3.1B electric car battery plan leaves mining concerns in limbo

- May 18, 2022
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with anchor Jim Fitzpatrick. Early this month, the Biden administration announced a $3.1 billion dollar plan to boost domestic battery production for electric...
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Is the race to electrification happening too quickly?

- May 17, 2022
Virtually every mass-market carmaker has goals to make and sell more EVs than ICE vehicles by 2030. General Motors announced its intention to produce only emissions-free vehicles by 2035 at...
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U.S. Postal Service

Investigation launched into U.S. Postal Service Next Generation Delivery Vehicles

- May 17, 2022
Opposition to the U.S. Postal Service’s plan for its so-called “Next Generation Delivery Vehicles” is growing even more, with the House Oversight and Reform Committee opening an investigation into the...
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Fisker

Foxconn to build Fisker PEAR EV at Lordstown Motors plant

- May 16, 2022
Shortly after Foxconn Technology Group (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.) finalized its purchase of Lordstown Motor Co.’s manufacturing facility in Ohio last week, the electronics giant announced it will...
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EV transition

Opinion | The EV transition will be great for America

- May 16, 2022
In the continuing saga of misinformation that I read in Facebook comments, one that always gets me is that EV technology is un-American, or somehow ruining America.  In fact, the opposite...
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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy
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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
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Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries
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The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue
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Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value
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Mexico targets USMCA tariffs, Volkswagen expands affordable EVs, Lucid denies bankruptcy rumors
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